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Game Case GameBox Mini vs. PowKiddy Q20 Mini

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Quick verdict

Best value
GameBox Mini
More portable
GameBox Mini
Newer model
PowKiddy Q20 Mini

Main differences

  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 55% smaller and 63% lighter.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope; Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Game Case

GameBox Mini

Details
Price
$38
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
1.4 inch IPS
Weight
30 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy Q20 Mini

Details
Price
$40
OS
NxHope
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
82 grams

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Specs

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SpecGameBox MiniPowKiddy Q20 Mini
Price$38$40
OSRetro ESP32NxHope
Screen1.4 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio5:44:3
Resolution240 x 192320 x 240
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32Allwinner F1C100S
CPUTensilica Xtensa LX6ARM926EJ-S
GPU2D accelerator
RAM520 KB SRAM32 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery500 mAh1200 mAh
Weight30 grams82 grams
Dimensions65 mm x 45 mm x 14 mm118 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGameBox MiniPowKiddy Q20 Mini
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • GameBox Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GameBox Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBox Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GameBox Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GameBox Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBox Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBox Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Case GameBox Mini and the PowKiddy Q20 Mini?
PowKiddy Q20 Mini has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBox Mini is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 55% smaller and 63% lighter. PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope; Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32. PowKiddy Q20 Mini is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBox Mini or the PowKiddy Q20 Mini?
The Game Case GameBox Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $38, roughly $2 less than the PowKiddy Q20 Mini based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GameBox Mini or the PowKiddy Q20 Mini?
The PowKiddy Q20 Mini is the newer model, released in 2021.

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